What they said

"The team played excellently, we created goal chances throughout the game and I know I could have scored a couple more, too. However, the general feeling is that this was a perfect night

Messi after the 5-1 win against Panathinaikos FC (September 2010)

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Messi is our genius, the guy who pulls us through tough games and he's done it again

Daniel Alves praises Messi after he scored twice in the round of 16 tie against Arsenal FC (March 2011)

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Just another demonstration by Leo that he wears the crown and it's going to be very difficult for anyone to take it off him. He is making history and he is en route to proving he is the best of all time

Javier Mascherano on Messi's performance in the second leg of the semi-final against Real Madrid CF (May 2011)

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We're very happy to lift another trophy. It was a difficult season, but we showed who we are. To be the man of the match is the least important thing because it was incredible how we played. We were very good in all areas

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